The MacBook Pro is more expensive, delivers high performance and has long battery life, making it suitable for tasks like video editing, music production, and software development. Its larger, higher-resolution Mini LED display is not touchscreen and it's heavier, impacting portability. Conversely, the Galaxy Book2 360 is more affordable and lightweight with a smaller OLED touchscreen, better suited for general use, multimedia, and it's highly portable. However, it's not as powerful as the MacBook Pro, making less suited for intensive engineering tasks or demanding 3D applications despite offering good value for general productivity and everyday usage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023)
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Best in class overall build quality
Best in class battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
Excellent portability
Key differences
General Use
8.8/10
7.6/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
487.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
17.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is very good for general use, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) with its high-performance CPU, larger amount of RAM, and superior screen quality is very suitable for general use that demands more power and better visuals, albeit with a heavier design affecting portability and a longer battery life. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 offers good general use capabilities with a highly portable design and an OLED touchscreen, though it has a less powerful CPU, slightly lower RAM, and shorter battery life, with a pleasant keyboard and speakers but not as high-grade as the MacBook's.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.2/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is good for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16's superior GPU and higher screen refresh rate make it well-suited for 3D tasks, but its MacOS may limit game compatibility compared to the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, which runs on Windows and can play more games despite having a fair performance with its integrated GPU and lower screen refresh rate. While the Samsung offers a quality OLED screen, many demanding games and 3D applications will run more smoothly on the MacBook Pro due to its more powerful graphics capabilities.
Engineering and Design
8.9/10
7.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
18.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 is distinguished in engineering and design use due to its more robust CPU, larger RAM, and dedicated GPU, coupled with a high-quality Mini LED display, making it well-suited for performance-intensive tasks despite being less portable and heavier than the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360. The Galaxy Book2 360, while also good for these uses, leans more towards portability and versatility with its 2-in-1 convertible design, touch OLED screen, and quieter operating noise, but it has a less powerful CPU and integrated GPU which may not handle demanding workflows as effectively.
Content Creation
8.9/10
7.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
18.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is very good for content creation, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
8.9/10
7.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
18.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) is very good for software development, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
9.3/10
7.8/10
16.2in
SIZE
13.3in
3456 x 2234
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
487.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) offers a high-resolution display and exceptional brightness, making it ideal for general use, while its wide color gamuts provide accurate color representation crucial for engineering and design tasks. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 also delivers on resolution and brightness for general use and solid color accuracy for professional design work, but both laptops have screens with standard refresh rates, which limits their performance in 3D applications where higher refresh rates are key to a smoother visual experience. Thus, while both are strong in visual clarity and color, they fall short for 3D scenarios where fast-paced visuals are critical.
Battery
17.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 17.5 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has 8 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Excellent
16.2in
SIZE
13.3in
4.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has excellent portability, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
7.8/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) has best in class build quality, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,499
$800
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2023) has a price of $2,499 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
"The Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023: M2 Max challenges GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. The new MacBook Pro 16 2023 with the M2 Max SoC is the most powerful laptop Apple has on sale right now. While we do not get the expected performance and efficiency improvements from completely new 3 nm chips, which we expected ahead of the launch, the 2023 model is still a solid update. The CPU of the M2 Max can be up to 20 % faster than the old model and we also see an advantage of 25-30 % for the GPU with 38 cores. However, both components also consume more power, so the efficiency did not change that much under maximum load."
"Samsung gets all the basics right with the Book2 360. Its convertible design works well in both laptop and tablet modes, yet still manages to be highly portable, with impressive battery life and eye-catching AMOLED display. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 measures just 12.9mm thick and weighs 1.16kg, making it one of the most affordable ultra-portables currently available. It’s sturdily built too, so it can cope with life on the road."
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About Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
About Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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